The dwarf planets Pluto and Ceres were both discovered accidentally, though at the time of their discovery they were both believed to have confirmed scientific hypotheses that are no longer considered valid.

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It's gotten to the point where careful investigation is needed just to tell parody from reality. I think that means reality is broken.- Noclevername.